Humble Anyone?

Psalm 115

1Not to us, O Lord, not to us

but to your name be the glory,

because of your love and faithfulness.

2Why do the nations say,

“Where is their God?”

3Our God is in heaven;

he does whatever pleases him.

4But their idols are silver and gold,

made by the hands of men.

5They have mouths, but cannot speak,

eyes, but they cannot see;

6they have ears, but cannot hear,

noses, but they cannot smell;

7they have hands, but cannot feel,

feet, but they cannot walk;

nor can they utter a sound with their throats.

8Those who make them will be like them,

and so will all who trust in them.

9O house of Israel, trust in the Lord—

he is their help and shield.

10O house of Aaron, trust in the Lord—

he is their help and shield.

11You who fear him, trust in the Lord—

he is their help and shield.

12The Lord remembers us and will bless us:

He will bless the house of Israel,

he will bless the house of Aaron,

13he will bless those who fear the Lord—

small and great alike.

14May the Lord make you increase,

both you and your children.

15May you be blessed by the Lord,

the Maker of heaven and earth.

16The highest heavens belong to the Lord,

but the earth he has given to man.

17It is not the dead who praise the Lord,

those who go down to silence;

18it is we who extol the Lord,

both now and forevermore.

Praise the Lord.


I love this Psalm. When I read this text, I’m drawn to the reality of my sinfulness and God’s glory. I’m reminded that God is on His throne in perfect glory. I’m reminded that the depravity of man will lead to idolatry, and blinded pursuit of God. Friend, we must humble rejoice that God has pursued us with an everlasting love and joy. The Word tells us that the love and joy of God has been demonstrated on the cross of Jesus (Romans 5:8).

With a Biblical understanding of the Gospel, we can boast in Psalm 115:1. In our walk, our talk, our singing, our leading, our practicing, our serving, and our witnessing; we must submit to the reality that all we do is not for our glory. All we do is for His glory. He is the One that makes the dead come to life. He is the One that brings the lost to salvation. He is the One that has faithfully given us the divine command to preach and proclaim His heavenly kingdom on the earth.

We must strive for humility daily. My favorite definition of humility is simply our understanding of our sinful nature and our joy to His perfect nature. I believe that living daily with this understanding will draw us naturally to seek His fame (v.1), His honor (v.13), His blessing (v.15), and His eternal praise (v.18). Let us draw together with great humility to His Name, not our own.

From one who strives for the glory of His name and not my own.

Soli Deo Gloria!